Tour and event

The latest Japanese rock tours and events.

Interview: Broken By The Scream debuts with newest member at Anime Los Angeles

Mar 11, 2024

Interview, Lineup change, Tour and event

Metal idols Broken By The Scream performed at Anime Los Angeles on both January 5 and 6, thrilling international fans with their death metal screams and adorable idol vocals. JROCK NEWS had the privilege of not...

D=OUT’s 16th album “Gokudou” brings multiple surprise announcements

Erica

Mar 6, 2024

New Look, Releases, Tour and event

D=OUT is set to make 2024 an unforgettable year, with exciting announcements made during their 17th-anniversary tour finale at Shibuya Veats on March 4. Among the revelations is the release of D=OUT's 16th stud...

Interview with Atsuo of Boris: Sowing seeds of musical evolution

Erica and Kay

Feb 22, 2024

Interview, Tour and event

Embarking on their "Heavy Rock Breakfast" tour on March 6, heavy rock pioneers Boris take Australia by storm alongside Jrock luminary Kiyoharu (清春). Boris and company make six stops across the massive c...

NAZARE dominates Latin America with October 2024 tour

Astrid and Erica

Feb 21, 2024

New Look, Tour and event

Visual kei band NAZARE is coming to dominate Latin America this October! NAZARE's Latin America tour touches down in Brazil on October 11, before continuing to Colombia, Peru, Chile, and Mexico. Venue detai...

Survive Said The Prophet embarks America Tour 2024

NBT

Feb 19, 2024

Tour and event

Survive Said The Prophet is set to embark on their America tour dubbed “MAKE / BREAK YOURSELF The West Coast Tour”. Spanning five major cities along the West Coast, the tour will commence on April 2 in Seattle ...

KAMIJO heads for Europe tour 2024 “The Anthem”

NBT

Feb 17, 2024

Tour and event

Excitement surges as KAMIJO announces details on his European tour for 2024, spanning seven cities. Titled 'KAMIJO Europa Tour 2024 "The Anthem"', the tour offers an opportunity for fans to experience KAMIJO li...

Interview: Kiyoharu makes Australian debut on “Heavy Rock Breakfast” tour

Erica and Omatsu

Feb 15, 2024

Interview, Tour and event

In 1994, the music realm witnessed the explosive debut of Kiyoharu (清春), the vocal maestro behind the famed bands Kuroyume (黒夢) and Sads.Undoubtedly, Kiyoharu has made an enduring impact on Japan's cultural...

QUEEN BEE holds first headlining show in New York at Sony Hall

Erica

Feb 13, 2024

Tour and event

QUEEN BEE, also known as Ziyoou-Vachi (女王蜂), makes their headline debut in New York City! Mark your calendars for April 2, 2024, when QUEEN BEE takes the spotlight at Sony Hall in New York, NY.Tickets are o...

Japanese rock legends Boris, Kiyoharu collide at “Heavy Rock Breakfast” Australia tour

Erica

Feb 12, 2024

Releases, Tour and event

Boris and Kiyoharu, both iconic figures in the Japanese rock scene, are joining forces for the "Heavy Rock Breakfast" Australia tour, taking place from March 6–11, 2024.This dynamic collaboration isn't just...

KNOSIS joins Bodysnatcher, Spite on upcoming US tour “THE COMMON ENEMIES”

Erica

Feb 3, 2024

Tour and event

Update 2024-04-21: Due to visa issues, Knosis has canceled their performances for this tour.This spring is shaping up to be an exciting time for North American Jrock fans—metalcore band KNOSIS just ann...

SiM adds metal peers CRYSTAL LAKE to “PLAYDEAD” North American Tour

Erica

Feb 1, 2024

Tour and event

SiM cranks up the intensity for their upcoming PLAYDEAD North American Tour, with the addition of metal heavy hitters CRYSTAL LAKE to the lineup. The ambitious tour kicks off on April 19, 2024, in the grunge mu...

Hatsune Miku, YOASOBI, ATARASHII GAKKO join Coachella festival lineup for 2024

NBT

Jan 27, 2024

Tour and event, Vocaloid/Virtual singer

Coachella is set to make a return to the Empire Polo Club in Indio, CA, spanning two weekends from April 12-14 and April 19-21. Within the extensive lineup, we spotted the notable Japanese acts, Hatsune Miku, Y...

Interview: Madmans Esprit rocks Ikebukuro Chop with intense 5-day concert series

Rin and Erica

Jan 20, 2024

Interview, Tour and event

Madmans Esprit, the avant-garde metal project led by Korean independent artist Kyuho, is known for its unique blend of heavy music and visual kei-inspired aesthetics. Self-described as “making depressive suicid...

QUEEN BEE joins Anime Boston 2024 musical lineup

Erica

Jan 6, 2024

Tour and event

Anime Boston, the premier anime convention in New England, has announced its second round of musical guests, including the celebrated Japanese band QUEEN BEE. Don't miss QUEEN BEE's thrilling performance at the...